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Frakes Family History

Frakes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Freak with post-medieval excrescent -s; see Frake.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Frakes family from?

You can see how Frakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frakes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Frakes families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Frakes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frakes families in 1891.
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What did your Frakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frakes. 95% of Frakes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Frakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frakes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 619 immigration records available for the last name Frakes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Frakes. For the veterans among your Frakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frakes lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Frakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Frakes in 1949 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frakes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frakes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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